Nature of Work

The Clerk of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is a position created pursuant to 4 V.I. Code Ann. § 30 and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Clerk's Office of the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands. The Clerk exercises primary responsibility for the administration and management of the Supreme Court Clerk's Office by providing assistance to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, other courts in the Judiciary, territorial government agencies, members of the Virgin Islands Bar and the citizens of the territory. Work involves the management of the appellate case processing of the Supreme Court.

Work involves the supervision and coordination of the various activities and subordinate personnel and the use of independent judgment and initiative. Work is reviewed by the Chief Justice through personal consultation, observation and results obtained.

Essential Functions

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed)

The Clerk directs the daily operations of the Clerk's Office and supervises the staff of professional and non-professional assistants.

The Clerk oversees the scheduling, preparation and coordination of the Supreme Court calendars.

The Clerk of the Clerk is responsible for case management, records maintenance, statistical reporting and special studies, opinion publication and circulation, and supervision, training and management of the staff of the Clerk's Office.

As delegated by the Court, pursuant to local rule, the Clerk shall dispose of motions filed in cases before the Supreme Court.

The incumbent shall interpret the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and the Rules of the Supreme Court and facilitate the implementation thereof.

The Clerk shall consult with the Court and evaluate, plan, organize, develop, recommend and implement policies and procedures that affect the orderly operations of the Court's business.

The Clerk shall plan and implement new, emerging, and changing technological developments, coordinate services with other courts, agencies and outside vendors as they relate to the efficient operation of the Clerk's Office.

The incumbent shall supervise the staff attorneys for the Supreme Court.

Assist in the preparation of the annual budget of the Virgin Islands Judiciary and forecasting the needs of the Supreme Court as necessary.

Qualifications

(Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, abilities and skills listed above. An example of an acceptable qualification for this position is:)

Graduation of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field, supplemented by a law degree and extensive experience (seven (7) years or more) in management and supervisory experience in court administration or executive management.

Licensure and Certification

Member of the Virgin Islands Bar in good standing.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion; extensive knowledge of appellate court procedures, court rules, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the appellate court system; knowledge of the principles and practices of computerized case information systems; extensive communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; good analytical and problem solving skills; general Knowledge of fiscal principles and the budgetary process; skilled in the use of the computer; well organized and detail oriented; the ability to interact well with others, including but not limited to, judges, court personnel, law clerks, state and territorial officials, attorneys, local organizations and agencies, and the public.

Other Requirements: Work is performed primarily in an office setting, although travel between districts is required. Physical Demands: Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing and bending. May need to transfer objects weighing less than 25 pounds such as papers and files.

Salary Range: $92,000 to $110,000, annually commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a letter of application, a current resume and a current original Certificate of Good Standing and other relevant documents to:

Glenda L. Lake, Esquire

Administrative Director,

Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands

P.O. Box 590

St. Thomas, VI 00804

Resumes may also be delivered to the Supreme Court Offices at No. 100 Blackbeard's Hill on the island of St. Thomas and No. 18 Strand Street, Frederiksted, on the island of St. Croix. For inquiries, please call (340) 774-2237.

Position will remain open until filled.

The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands is an equal opportunity employer.